Innovation as a trademark: BMW motorcycles from nearly 100 years. Every motorcycle fan knows the elegant yet sporty BMW R 69 S from the 1960s, the R 90 S in the trendy orange of the 1970s, or the R 80 G/S, which underscored its sporty claim with a Dakar victory. BMW's motorcycle giants have always been characterized by innovative ideas and appealing design. In this comprehensive and lavishly illustrated book, created with the official support of BMW, Zef Enault and Michael Levivier tell the fascinating story of the only German mass motorcycle manufacturer. As motorcycle journalists with years of experience and a passion for engines, they dedicate themselves to both well-known and lesser-known chapters of BMW's history, honoring models from nearly 100 years. All brand highlights from the first BMW motorcycle to the present: with all technical data and sorted chronologically. Design, technology, lifestyle: What made BMW's vintage motorcycles so special. Rare archival material: high-quality photographs, exciting texts, and background information. An original gift for motorcyclists and BMW enthusiasts! Brand history (not just) for fans: The BMW motorcycle highlights and classics. Even before BMW emerged as a car manufacturer, the company began motorcycle production in 1923. Even two world wars and interim turbulence could not harm the brand. The very first model, the R 32, featured the style-defining two-cylinder boxer engine with shaft drive – a unique principle that is still found in BMW's machines today. With the R nineT, which BMW presented for the 90th anniversary of its motorcycle division in 2013, the manufacturer has successfully brought its boxer engine into the present, once again opening up new customer segments. Experience nearly 100 years of BMW history with unforgettable motorcycle classics in this unique volume!.